Assistant Catering Manager - Peoria Civic Center

Assistant Catering Manager

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for Assistant Catering Manager for the Peoria Civic Center. This position works with the Catering Manager to coordinate catering services for clients and patrons in non-public spaces for events. Starting salary is $43,000 and up, depending on experience. Benefits include Paid Vacation, 11 Paid Holidays, sick time, group health and life insurance, 401k.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Works with the Catering Manager to establish client food & beverage and operational needs for each event per the Banquet Event Order.

Consults with third-party caterer(s) regarding serving arrangements and if additional employees and equipment are required for a smooth event.

Must be creative in designing food and beverage set ups and displays.

Oversees Food and Beverage operations during events to ensure customer and client satisfaction and quality control standards are met.

Inspects food service facilities to ensure that equipment meets requirements of state and local health laws and internal regulations.

Assists with creation of Food and Beverage sales projections and budgets for facility events.

Observes food being served to ensure that food is properly presented and identified through signage.

Position requires hands-on interaction with clients during events.

Maintains inventory control.

Assists with analysis of information concerning facility operation such as daily food sales, patron attendance, and labor costs to prepare budget and to maintain cost control of facility operations.

Inspects and tastes prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.

Works within guidelines for food and labor costs.

Maintains a professional appearance at all times.

Maintains professional relationships with all coworkers.

Maintains a safe, clean, organized, and stocked work area.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervises employees in the Food & Beverage Department performing catering tasks. Partners with third-party caterer to supervise external staff; addresses service and performance issues in a direct and professional manner. Internal responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Food & Beverage Management, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.

Experience in a Food & Beverage management level position.

Catering / banquet management experience required.

Experience in a multi-purpose banquet / meeting / entertainment / sports facility preferred.

Proven track record of exceeding customer service and quality standards required.

Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Skill and Abilities :

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Professional communication and interpersonal skills

Strong customer service orientation

Computer Skills :

Proficiency with MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Experience with Caterease and / or other catering applications is a plus.

Other Qualifications :

Must have reliable transportation.

Ability to work a flexible schedule according to the needs of the business, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. Lifting of up to 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. infrequently. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.